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Dynamite-Style Popcorn Shrimp with Creamy Spicy Sauce

Course Appetizer, Dinner
Keyword Seafood, Shrimp
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Mark & Fey

Ingredients

Creamy Spicy Sauce

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 cup sunflower oil
  • 2 teaspoon Sriracha sauce

Popcorn Shrimp

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup potato starch
  • 2 teaspoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles seasoning our spice blend from Spiceology
  • 3 large eggs
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Japanese BBQ sauce such as Bachans, plus more for serving
  • 1 pound medium shrimp. peeled and deveined
  • 1 quart oil such as peanut, for frying the shrimp
  • Sesame seeds optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Get started by making the Creamy Spicy Sauce. Whisk the egg briefly in a large bowl. Add the vinegar and pinch of kosher salt and whisk again until lightened. Add the white pepper and whisk again. Add a few drops of oil and whisk again. Now, stream in the oil a bit at a time while whisking. Whisk again (yes, really) until the sauce doubles in volume and is light and creamy. Add the sriracha and chill until the shrimp is ready.
  • Mix together the dredge for the shrimp. Combine the flour, potato starch, and Salt Pepper + Three Chiles in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and Japanese BBQ sauce. Toss the shrimp with the egg mixture and a few tablespoons of the dredge. Set this aside while you heat the oil for frying.
  • Heat a quart of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F. Toss the shrimp with the remaining dredge flour and drop one-by-one into the oil. Adjust the heat to maintain 350 degrees F. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until crispy. Remove the shrimp from the oil and season immediately with more salt. Cool the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes then toss with the Creamy Spicy Sauce. Garnish with more Japanese BBQ sauce and sesame seeds for serving.

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